Charities In Dorset
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Jurassic Coast Trust
Charitable activities, Charity and VCS support, Economic and community developmentThe Jurassic Coast Trust's role is to protect and conserve the Dorset & East Devon Coast World Heritage Site for current and future generations, and to enable the World Heritage Status to be of benefit to people. We do this through engagement, learning, advocacy, community development, skills promotion and volunteering. We are the only organisation who's sole role it is to look after this Site.
Awaken Love For Africa
Beneficiary group, Social care, Social welfareImproving the lives of children and adults in vulnerable situations such as orphans, widows & street children in Kenya by providing financial support with shelter, food, clothing, education, buildings and medical assistance where necessary within the community and orphanages. Promoting self sufficiency by helping establish small businesses within the orphanages and community.
South West Music School
Arts, Beneficiary group, EducationThe object of the Charity is to provide music education for young people primarily in, but not limited to, the South West of England.
Friends Of The Yeatman Hospital
Arts, Associations, Charity and VCS support, Facilities, HealthFund raising activities. Grants of money to The Yeatman Hospital, Sherborne, to improve hospital facilities and provide benefits to patients: redecoration, supplementary equipment and furniture, garden provision and maintenance, newspapers for patients, flowers, drinks machines, television services, supplementary therapies.
King George's Field
Facilities, LeisureTHE PROVISION AND MAINTENANCE OF A PUBLIC RECREATION GROUND FOR THE BENEFIT OF ALL PERSONS, WITHOUT DISTINCTION OF POLITICAL, RELIGIOUS OR OTHER OPINIONS WITH THE OBJECT OF IMPROVING THE CONDITIONS OF LIFE FOR THE SAID PERSONS
West Dorset Wilding
HeritageWest Dorset Wilding aim to restore nature in West Dorset through working with farmers and landowner to restore land and ecosystems that have been degraded biologically. We also are looking to engage the wider public as much as possible and help people reconnect with nature.
Bridport And District Citizens Advice Bureau
Charitable activitiesTo provide advice and information free of charge to the people of Bridport and surrounding areas
The Parochial Church Council Of The Ecclesiastical Parish Of All Saints & St Marks West Parley
ReligionThe purpose of the charity is promoting in the ecclesiastical parish the whole mission of the church and the aims of the charity in meeting its objects are the provision of regular public worship open to all.
Clarks Farm Greyhound Rescue
Animals, Housing, LeisureThe charity provides safe kennels for ex-racing greyhounds, promotes them as pets and pro-actively seeks to find homes for them
Shaftesbury Arts Centre
Arts, Beneficiary group, LeisureArt; Keep Fit; Music & Drama; Youth Theatre; Camera Group; Photography: Film Society; Reading Group.
Friends Of Picu
Associations, Education, HealthTO RELIEVE SICKNESS AND TO PRESERVE THE HEALTH OF THE PATIENTS OF THE PAEDIATRIC INTENSIVE CARE UNIT AT UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL SOUTHAMPTON BY PROVIDING OR ASSISTING IN THE PROVISION OF EQUIPMENT, FACILITIES AND SERVICES (NOT NORMALLY PROVIDED BY THE LOCAL HEALTH AUTHORITY).
Y Services For Young People
Beneficiary group, LeisureTo advance in life and help young people (ages 11 to 19) in Hampshire and adjoining counties through the provision of recreational and leisure time activities provided in the interest of social welfare, to improve their condition of life; providing support and activities which develop their skills, capacities and capabilities enabling them to participate in society as responsible individuals.
The Town Mill Trust Lyme Regis
Arts, Charitable activities, Facilities, Heritage1) Tours of historic, restored water mill - to public and educational groups. 2) Mount exhibitions in Art Gallery by a range of artists including community groups. 3) Educate the public in the history of the architecture of the mill, mills in general and an appreciation of the arts. 4) Provide space in Mill buildings for artisan crafts, workshops, food retailers, cafe/restaurant and gift shop.
Twynham Church For The Community
Beneficiary group, EducationTwynham Church for the Community (Christchurch, Dorset) holds regular services of worship and other regular activities for church members. In addition, the church is involved with work with young families, with children and young people and with older people. Activities includes 'Mums and Toddler' groups, Sunday Schools, Youth Clubs and functions for Senior Citizens.
Mudeford Wood Playgroup
Beneficiary group, ChildcareProvider of sessional care and education for children aged between 2 years 9 months and five years old.
South East Dorset Community Accessible Transport
Health, Social welfareWe provide affordable accessible transport services in the BCP area to get vulnerable communtiy members to their vital medical, hospital and selfcare appointments and well as offer social outing trips, and through this promote social inclusion, independent living and a sense of community. We also offer hire of mobility equipment whilst shopping at Castlepoint Shopping Centre and on longer loan.
Portsmouth And Winchester Diocesan Board Of Education
Art Asia Trust Limited
Our mission is to communicate the rich and exciting experience of South Asian Arts to the widest possible audience. Our work aspires to be entertaining, surprising and to celebrate our belief that the Arts of South Asia are universal in their appeal.
The Dorset Environmental Records Centre Trust Company Limited
Charitable activities, HeritageThe principal activity of the charity is the advancement of public education in the natural history and geology of Dorset.
Moorvision
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Leisure, ResearchMoorVision is a Devon and Cornwall based Charity that supports families of children and young people aged 0-29 with vision impairment. We provide information, advice, support, advocacy, training and a wide range of activities and residential trips including fully accessible sports, arts, music, science & nature, cultural, social and leisure opportunities. We have a website and Facebook group.
Weymouth Sailing Club CIO
LeisureThe object of the charity is to promote and facilitate community participation in healthy recreation by providing facilities for sailing to those resident in the local and greater Weymouth area and surrounding regions.Based in Weymouth harbour, we provide tuition and a full programme of racing throughout the season in Club owned and Members dinghies and keelboats.
The Pilsdon Community
Housing, Social welfareA COMMUNITY OF PEOPLE WHO WILL ENDEAVOUR TO LIVE TOGETHER AS ONE HOUSEHOLD UNITED IN LOVE AND PRAYER ACCORDING TO THE PRECEPTS OF THE CHRISTIAN GOSPELS, AND OFFERING SHELTER HOSPITALITY AND SPIRITUAL REFRESHMENT TO THOSE WHO BY REASON OF POVERTY, DISABILITY, MENTAL OR SPIRITUAL INCAPACITY, OR INABILITY TO MANAGE THEIR OWN AFFAIRS ARE IN NEED OF SUCH A REFUGE WITHOUT REGARD TO GENDER RACE OR CREED.
The Royal Signals Museum
Armed forces, HeritageTHE MUSEUM ENCOMPASSES A WIDE RANGE OF DIVERSE ACTIVITIES TO GUARANTEE INCOME AND TO GUARANTEE THAT WE CAN MEET THE BROAD RANGE OF RESPONSIBILITIES TO THE ARMY, THE ROYAL CORPS OF SIGNALS AND VISITORS TO THE MUSEUM
Youth Resource Services (the Rendezvous Sherborne) LTD
Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, Education, HealthThe Rendezvous has been supporting young people (13-25) at risk of falling through the cracks in North Dorset/South Somerset since 1997. Our team of staff and volunteers offer targeted mental health and wellbeing support, nurture groups, accredited English/Maths qualifications and help towards college, employment or volunteering, general advice and information plus support for young parents.
New Forest Basics Bank
Beneficiary group, HealthProviding -1. food and other essentials to families and individuals referred by social work agencies in the New Forest District2. goods, services and discretionary grants in association with a referral agency3. practical guidance and training for local people to improve budgeting of limited resources, and to maintain a healthy diet and lifestyle.